World-renowned acoustic musicians Mark O’Connor (violin), Chris Thile (mandolin), Frank Vignola (guitar), Bryan Sutton (guitar), Jon Burr (bass) and Byron House (bass) can captivate audiences with just their instruments. But for them, jamming is a meeting of musical minds and genres in communication, a perfect example of holistic American music….

Steve Martin picked up Bluegrass’ biggest award at the GRAMMY’s last night. “The Crow: News Songs For the Five-String Banjo” (Rounder) was named “Best Bluegrass Album.” Martin edged out Rhonda Vincent’s “Destination Life,” Jim Lauderdale’s “Could We Get Any Closer,” Michael Martin Murphey’s “Buckaroo Blue Grass” and Bryan Sutton and friends’ “Almost Live.”…

The 52nd Annual GRAMMY^® Nominees were announced yesterday with Bluegrass Artists from Rounder, Sugar Hill, Rural Rhythm, Compass Records and Rebel Records picking up nominations in the Bluegrass related categories.

Nominations for the Best Bluegrass Album (Vocal or Instrumental) went to Jim Lauderdale’s “Could We Get Any Closer?” (Sky Crunch Records); Steve Martin…

Nashville, Tenn., — Leadership Artists, LLC and DAddario & Company, Inc. are presenting veteran bluegrass group Mountain Heart in an all-star jam in celebration of the group’s 10th Anniversary during the International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass Convention. Mountain Heart & Friends: A 10th Anniversary Celebration all-star jam will happen on Wednesday, September 30, 2009…

Vote for your favorite Bluegrass Guitar slinger and see if you and the readers of BluegrassJournal.com can pick the winners for the 2009 International Bluegrass Music Awards. The IBMA Awards Show takes place during the World Of Bluegrass Week on Thursday, October 1 at 7:30 pm (Central Time) at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.